HDGE vs SDS
AdvisorShares Active Bear ETF compared with ProShares UltraShort S&P500 on yield, payout growth, payment schedule, cost and risk.
HDGE
AdvisorShares Active Bear ETF
TTM yield · Irregular
SDS
ProShares UltraShort S&P500
TTM yield · Quarterly
Quick take
- SDS yields more today: 4.55% vs 3.98% (forward).
- SDS has grown its payout faster: -48.2%/yr vs -56.2%/yr over the last 1 year.
- Over the last year HDGE delivered the higher total return: -8.7% vs -26.5% (price change plus payouts).
- SDS is cheaper to own: 0.91% vs 3.62% expense ratio.
- SDS has the steadier distribution: consistency 50/100 vs 27/100.
Generated from the latest data on both pages. Not a recommendation.
Side by side
| Metric | HDGE | SDS |
|---|---|---|
| Share price | $14.06 | $54.12 |
| TTM yield | 3.98% | 5.59% |
| Forward yield | — | 4.55% |
| Annual payout per share | $0.56 | $2.46 |
| Payment frequency | Irregular | Quarterly |
| Next ex-date | — | Sep 23, 2026 (est.) |
| Expense ratio | 3.62% | 0.91% |
| 1-year payout growth | -56.2% | -48.2% |
| 5-year payout CAGR | — | — |
| Consecutive years of increases | 0 years | 0 years |
| Payout consistency (last 12) | 27/100 | 50/100 |
| 1-year total return | -8.7% | -26.5% |
| 1-year price return | -12.2% | -30.4% |
| Size (market cap / AUM) | 50.9M | 365.8M |
| Years paying | 6.7 | 19.7 |
| Sector / category | Trading--Inverse Equity | Trading--Inverse Equity |
✓ marks the more favourable figure where one exists (higher yield, growth, streak, consistency, return and size; lower cost, payout ratio and risk).
$10,000 invested today
| HDGE | SDS | |
|---|---|---|
| Shares | 711.2 | 184.8 |
| Income per year | $398 | $455 |
| Income per month (avg) | $33 | $38 |
At forward yields, before taxes. Model HDGE · Model SDS
Next payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| HDGE: no schedule to project | |||
| SDS Sep 23, 2026 | Oct 7, 2026 | $0.615 | Est. |
| SDS Dec 23, 2026 | Jan 6, 2027 | $0.615 | Est. |
| SDS Mar 24, 2027 | Apr 7, 2027 | $0.615 | Est. |
Annual payouts per share
HDGESDS
Regular payments only; the current year is year to date. Per-share amounts are not directly comparable when share prices differ, so read this chart for growth trends.
FAQ
Which has the higher dividend yield, HDGE or SDS?
SDS currently has the higher trailing yield: HDGE yields 3.98% and SDS yields 5.59%. Yield changes daily with price, so check the live figures above.
Which has grown its dividend faster, HDGE or SDS?
SDS has grown its payout faster: -48.2%/yr vs -56.2%/yr over the last 1 year.
Is HDGE or SDS better for income?
It depends on what you are optimising for. HDGE and SDS differ in yield, growth, payment schedule and risk profile; the table above puts every metric side by side so you can weigh them for your own goals. This page is data, not advice.